Paleo, Flourless Cinnamon Apple Cake with Maple Pecan Frosting

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while margarine is often less expensive.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey can provide a different flavor profile while brown sugar is often cheaper.

apples

🥗Healthier: pears

💰Cheaper: frozen apples

Pears can be a healthier alternative and frozen apples are often less expensive.

Preheat the oven.

Blend almond butter until smooth.

Pulse in 2 eggs and 1 tablespoon of gluten-free vanilla extract with the blended almond butter.

Add maple syrup to the mixture.

Pour the mixture into a baking dish.

Bake until the cake rises and is set, checking for doneness after a few minutes.

Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool slightly.

Spread pure maple cream on top of the cake.

Sprinkle toasted pecans over the maple cream.

Optionally, sprinkle additional cinnamon on top before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens